The 5 NYC Restaurants People Tweet About Most

Besides discussing politics and live-tweeting their favorite Netflix shows, Twitter users love to talk about their meals—more than 100 million Tweets about food go out each month, worldwide. From documenting picture-perfect cuisine to tweeting at chefs and restaurants, the community is always looking for the next big food trend. And, according to Twitter Food, these New York City restaurants have officially made the cut. The account released a list of the most-tweeted about restaurants in New York Wednesday morning, including big names like Momofuku and Black Tap. We've compiled the top five winners here—keep reading to learn where New Yorkers get their foodie fix.

5. Le Coucou

With killer cocktails and nuanced French cuisine—i.e. chicken and foie gras with roasted plum—Le Coucou is definitely worth a trip to Soho. Characterized by tapered wax candles, pastel murals, and custom-made chandeliers, the interior is just as elegant as the food.

4. Peter Luger

Michelin-starred Peter Luger is as no frills as they come—a classic steakhouse menu with prime ribs, wedge salads, and a cash-only mandate. But the quality of their beef has continually crowned them as Zagat's "best steakhouse in New York" for the last 30 years or so, with good reason. We recommend going midday for the lunch-exclusive burger that's so delicious, it needs only American cheese and onions for toppings.

3. Russ & Daughters

Smoked salmon and cream cheese are an iconic breakfast combo, and that's what Russ & Daughters is known for. The wildly popular shop has been around for over 103 years, continuing to delight New Yorkers with their bagel sandwiches and schmears. With 14 different bagels, six fish selections, and 10 cream cheese varieties to choose from, you really can't go wrong.

2. Black Tap

If you've even glanced at social media in the past year or so, you've probably seen Black Tap's famous milkshakes—overflowing, candy-covered confections that take #dessertgoals to a whole new level. From Halloween-themed candy corn recipes to birthday shakes topped with an entire slice of cake, Black Tap satisfies your sweet tooth in all the right ways. Just make sure you go hungry: while the restaurant is also known for burgers, the milkshakes are meals on their own.

1. Union Square Cafe

The number one spot goes to Danny Meyer's Union Square Cafe, famed for mouthwatering dishes like wine and ricotta gnocchi. We sampled their autumn squash tortelli and espresso chocolate cake when we visited Twitter HQ on Wednesday (it definitely didn't disappoint). Head over to their new location on East 19th Street to see what all the hype's about. And don't leave without trying that tortelli.